Home training, even with only body resistance can be incredibly effective. But only if you keep it smart and avoid the common pit falls that keep people stuck.
As we breakdown the tip 10 mistakes, keep one major rule in mind: less is more. Youāll get faster results along with a more potent and fulfilling workout by keeping your intensity on the high side.
Drinking Your CaloriesĀ š„¤
Sugary soft drinks, soda, sports drinks ā they all contain super high sugar contents. Excessive sugar is strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many other health problems.
Even many of the modern-favorite energy drinks are overloaded with sugar and other unnatural stimulants.
The Fix: Stick to water and other calorie-free sweeteners like diet sodas. Youāll feel better, get better results, and perform much stronger in all workouts and tasks.
Not Eating Healthy FatsĀ š„
This is a major reason many cannot overcome snack cravings. Itās nearly impossible to resist indulging without balancing healthy fats.
The fix: Two times per day eat one serving of any of the following; peanuts, almonds, coconut oil, or avocado.
Missing Your Omega-3āsĀ š
Studies show that people who eat the most fish have a lower risk of several conditions, including heart disease, dementia, and depression. This is what makes it essential to your performance, including the added joint health benefits.
If you regularly eat fish youāre good to go. Admittedly itās rarely on my menu.
The fix: Take two fish oil tabs in the morning and two around dinner time.
Not Getting a Minimum of 7 Hours of SleepĀ š“
The importance of getting enough quality sleep cannot be overstated.
Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, disrupt your appetite hormones, and reduce your physical and mental performance. Itās impossible to lose fat with high cortisol levels (caused by hormone imbalance).
The fix: Eat one serving of carbs before bed. And or try taking the natural supplement combo of 5-HTP & GABA.
Itās a myth you canāt have carbs before bed ā complex carbs help you sleep.
Lacking Vitamin DĀ š
Weāre told to avoid the sun ā this is good. Overexposure of ultraviolet rays destroy your skin.
But thereās a catch; an adequate amount of Vitamin D brings a wide array of benefits to include improved bone health, increased strength, reduced symptoms of depression, and a lower risk of cancer.
The fix: Take Vitamin D-3000. This is an amazing supplement that comes cheap and packs amazing benefits. It covers you on your Vitamin D and then some. Iāve shared this one with clients over the years as one of the best kept secrets.
Eating Too Much FruitĀ š
Youād think fruit is good for you. Itās not. Sure, there are some basic benefits from a select few fruits like oranges (vitamin c) and bananas (potassium) but most fruits will slow your fitness game down ā especially with home training.
Youāll get all the benefits of fruits and then some on a balanced nutrition program that includes correct protein levels.
The fix: Dump the fruits for dark leafy green vegetables like asparagus, spinach, and kale. If you want to enjoy one piece a fruit per day, thatās acceptable, but never go over that.
Not Training IntenseĀ š„
Your home workout sessions should be brisk and powerful. A HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sessions that has you maxed out and breaking a sweat is a good example.
āLess is moreā as a concept is very important here. If youāre training over 20 minutes, itās unlikely that your HIIT session was done correctly. You should be gassed by the 15 minute marker and ready for a cool down.
The fix: Complete a mix of HIIT, speed drills, or low-rest exercises.
Eyeballing Your IntakeĀ š
Iām not going to suggest that everyone get super-crazy about their macros. Personally Iām not a fan of fit bits, macro counting or anything of the sort.
But I will never suggest you ājust wing itā ā this is one of, if not THE biggest reason people fail. You should always follow a structure meal plan where you weigh out your proteins and carbs.
The fix: Understand and adhere to my concept of Baseline Meals. Simply put; meal 1 on Monday is exactly the same as meal 1 on Tuesday and so on. Following a meal plan is essential if youāre in this for visible results.
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Low Protein LevelsĀ š
Without high enough protein, you will not be able to get your metabolism revved up. Itās like trying to race a performance vehicle on little-to-no fuel.
The fix: Topping your tank off daily with the golden rule of 1 gram or protein per pound of lean body mass is always a good barometer.
Not Committing To a Training RegimenĀ šŖ
Never commit to just one workout.
This sets a bad precedent for your subconscious. You say to yourself, ātomorrow Iāll do that one,ā and your mindset settles for one = one reward. The both know this leads nowhere.
Itās not one workout or one day that matters ā itās what we do over the long run.
The fix: Commit to an 8 to 12 week program. This allows you to reframe your journey into an experience.
You commit to effort and results over a set period of time with a program that increases in difficulty. This is the key to forcing dramatic physical changes along with strengthening your mindset.
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Put the tips here to use and stay inspired ā drop me a line anytime!